Finding the Third Proportional to 12,492 and 14,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,492 and 14,652 is: 17,185.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,492 : 14,652 = 14,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,492/14,652 = 14,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,492x = 14,652 × 14,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,492x = 214,681,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,681,104/12,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,185.49
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